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Al Read
1909-1987 GB, Broughton, Salford
Pop and Spoken Word
Al Read (3 March 1909 – 9 September 1987) was a British radio comedian active throughout the 1950s and 1960s.Read was born in Broughton, Salford, Lancashire and was a sausage maker in his father's business. He became known as a popular after-dinner speaker with wry and well-observed humour in clubs. In 1950 Read made his radio début on the BBC. His comedy was based around the monologue form, but he also became known for dialogues in which he played both voices. His humour was observational and was about Northern English working class people, often in a domestic situation.
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| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Right Monkey: The Best Of Al Read | Al Read | 2004 | Album |
| Such Is Life | Al Read | 1959 | Single |
| That's Life | Al Read | 1959 | Single |
| We Haven't Any Money / What Is A Home? | Al Read | 1956 | Single |
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